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A photo has appeared online which allegedly shows the rear casing of an unannounced iPhone 17.
The most interesting feature is its camera unit, which seems to be similar to the candy bar camera on the rear of the Google Pixel 9.
As we prepare for Samsung’s first major phone launch of 2025, let’s not forget its major rival… Apple. We might not be expecting the next flagship iPhone series to arrive until much later in the year, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill can’t roll on.
The latest is on the iPhone 17 and, if true, it could give us an indication that Apple is set for the biggest design swerve in six or seven years.
In fact – and this is usually very un-Apple-like – it could even see the firm adopt another rival’s ideas.
A photo has appeared online of what is alleged to be the rear casing of the iPhone 17. Shared by serial leaker Majin Bu on his X account, it reveals a familiar-looking camera unit.
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Anyone who owns or seen the Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL will recognise the design immediate. The candy bar-style camera unit was redesigned for that range released last year and has a similar form factor to the one shown in the leaked photo.
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What’s perhaps most interesting about the version Apple will reportedly adopt is that it seems to have just the one lens, with another cutout on the other side for the flash (presumably). That makes us doubt that it’ll be used on the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max. In fact, it’s also highly unlikely that the standard iPhone 17 models would revert to a single camera.
Instead, we might have just spotted the rear casing of the much-rumoured iPhone 17 Air (or Slim, as some are calling it).
It has been claimed for a while that the Air will sport a single 48-megapixel camera on the rear, to keep the device thinner than usual. Could Apple be adopting this new camera setup for that reason? After all, it only needs the sides to be slimmer.
Whatever the case, it’s unlikely we’ll find out anything more definite soon – the iPhone 17 family isn’t expected to make its debut until September. We could see a new iPhone SE soon, though, so keep them peeled for that.
This week, a bizarre photo leak of what appears to be the iPhone 17 has left tech enthusiasts scratching their heads. The image shows a sleek, futuristic device that seems to signal a departure from Apple’s traditional design aesthetic.
The leaked photo showcases a device with a completely bezel-less display and a unique curved design that sets it apart from previous iPhone models. The absence of physical buttons and a camera notch suggest that Apple may be experimenting with new ways to integrate these features into the device.
While the authenticity of the photo remains unconfirmed, it has sparked speculation about Apple’s potential shift towards a more innovative and boundary-pushing design philosophy. Could this be a glimpse into the future of Apple’s flagship smartphone lineup?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: if this leak is indeed real, Apple may be on the brink of a major design overhaul that could change the smartphone industry as we know it. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
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